. ar Wars: The Acolyte has arrived on Disney+, offering the first live-action look at the High Republic Era. With two episodes now streaming, fans are eager to dive deeper into this mysterious time period in the galaxy far, far away. Whether youโre curious about the Jedi of this era, the Sithโs growing influence, or connections to other Star Wars stories, hereโs how to keep the adventure going.
Books: The High Republic Era in Detail
For those who want a full understanding of the High Republic, the best place to start is with the books. The Star Wars: The High Republic series explores Jedi legends, galactic conflicts, and the events leading up to The Acolyte.
If you need a quick introduction, Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi is an illustrated guide that offers an in-universe look at the era, perfect for new fans.
One key connection to The Acolyte is Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh, a character first introduced in the High Republic novels. She became one of the youngest Jedi Knights in history at just 16. To follow her journey, check out:
- Star Wars: The High Republic โ A Test of Courage
- Star Wars: The High Republic โ Out of the Shadows
- Star Wars: The High Republic โ The Battle of Jedha
Comics: High Republic Stories Come to Life
For action-packed adventures, the High Republic comics offer a visual way to experience the era. Two standout series include:
- Marvelโs Star Wars: The High Republic โ A gripping adventure series exploring Jedi facing mystical horrors like the Drengir and the Nihil.
- Dark Horseโs Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures โ A family-friendly series following younglings and Padawans as they battle the Nihil threat.
Movies: Key Influences on The Acolyte
Though no Star Wars films take place in the High Republic. The Acolyte serves as an early chapter in the Jediโs downfall, leading into The Phantom Menace. Series creator Leslye Headland was heavily influenced by the political shifts seen in Episode I, explaining:
โWe straddled this gilded age where the Jedi are at their height and spiritually attuned, and then where they are in The Phantom Menace, where theyโre completely politically embroiled and unable to sense what Palpatineโs doing.โ
Another unlikely influence? Return of the Jediโs Jedi Rocks sequence! Headland was inspired by the Theelin species, leading to the creation of Padawan Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen), a half-Theelin Jedi in The Acolyte.
Start Watching The Acolyte on Disney+
The two-episode premiere of The Acolyte is now streaming on Disney+, with new episodes arriving weekly. Keep exploring the High Republic Era with these books, comics, and classic Star Wars influences!
